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Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse

Oc White 9s🇩🇪Rostock, DEOperational

Location & Light Range

About Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse

The Schmarl Oberfeuer is a square skeletal tower painted white, topped with a red triangular daymark pointing upwards. It stands 23 meters tall with a focal height of 26 meters, offering a geographic range of 14.5 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash sequence consisting of two flashes, a pause, one flash, a pause, five flashes, and another pause, repeating every 9 seconds. This structure serves as the rear light in a range system, located 220 meters southwest of its front counterpart and 150 meters south of the relocated Westmole lighthouse. While the tower itself is closed to the public, the site within IGA Park is accessible.

Why it matters: As the rear light in a range system, the Schmarl Oberfeuer provides essential directional guidance for vessels navigating specific channels, ensuring a safe course.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 9s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
9s
Raw Code
Oc W (2+1+5+1) 9s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Rostock
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Region
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sea Region
Located in IGA Park, 220 m southwest of the front light and 150 m south of the relocated Westmole lighthouse.
Latitude
54.1384°
Longitude
12.0849°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Warnemunde(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
C1424.61.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red triangular daymark, point up

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white and carrying a red triangular daymark, point up

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse at night?+
Schmarl Oberfeuer displays the characteristic Oc White 9s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rostock at 1.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include Warnemünde (1.7 NM N), Parkentin (4.9 NM SW), Gelbensande (8.4 NM ENE), Graal-Müritz (9.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Schmarl Oberfeuer Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.